Sep 15, 2025

You are not taking vitamin D the right way if...

Aanya Mehta

Not Pairing With Healthy Fats

Vitamin D is fat soluble. Taking it without fat (like with black coffee) reduces absorption.

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Taking It On An Empty Stomach

Best absorbed with food containing healthy fats like nuts, avocado, or eggs.

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Ignoring Magnesium Intake

Magnesium is needed for Vitamin D activation, a deficiency can make supplements less effective.

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Overdoing The Supplement

Too much Vitamin D can lead to toxicity, causing nausea, kidney problems, and calcium imbalance.

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Relying Only On Sunlight

Cloudy weather, sunscreen, and limited outdoor time can prevent you from getting enough Vitamin D naturally.

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Not Checking Your Levels

Skipping blood tests may lead to underdosing or overdosing, testing helps personalize dosage.

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Forgetting Vitamin K2

Vitamin D improves calcium absorption, but without K2, calcium may end up in arteries instead of bones.

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Taking It At The Wrong time

Research suggests taking Vitamin D with your largest meal of the day enhances absorption.

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